International Relations

Leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal took a key step forward, potentially entering into force years ahead of schedule.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, holding his young granddaughter, joined dozens of world leaders for a signing ceremony that set a record for international diplomacy: Never have so many countries signed an agreement on the first available day. States that don't sign Friday have a year to do so.

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Leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal took a key step forward, potentially entering into force years ahead of schedule.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, holding his young granddaughter,...

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Building on the strengths of its practical, skills-based curriculum, Northern Illinois University College of Law announces two new certificate programs in Business and International Law – in addition to its current certificate programs in Criminal...

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American universities are exporting themselves to the...

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But it's not clear any of them will make a difference to Russian President Vladimir Putin, or whether...

Tom Capizzi is going to Hollywood Sunday night for the 86th Academy Awards, but not in a limo or a tux.
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